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How to get a deal

I have been tracking farm equipment price data from auction sales and implement dealers for nearly 20 years. No doubt about it, 2008 was the hottest used equipment market I've ever seen.



Bobcat's M-Series

Bobcat has introduced its new M-Series equipment, specifically skid-steer loaders, track loaders and excavators, with an array of updates and improvements. Here is an encompassing list of details and specifications, as well as videos of the machines in the field.


bobcat skid steer

Blow that snow!

Large drift or small, these tractor snowblower attachments will get the job done.


Massey Ferguson snow blower

Bobcat breakthrough

Bobcat is well-known for designing a machine with unmatched performance, operator comfort and durability. With these ideals in mind, they recently decided to venture into the compact tractor market.


Bobcat CT120 Compact Tractor

Stay safe with the rollover protection system

Rollovers are the leading cause of deaths associated with tractor use, but a rollover protection system will help keep you safe. Also known as ROPS, this device is placed through a serious of rigorous static and dynamic crush tests to ensure that it will provide the necessary protection in the event of accident.


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Tree and brush cutter attachment

The Sabre Samurai fits on a tractor, skid steer or loader, and cuts vertically, horizontally, or any angle in between.


Sabre Samurai cutter attachment

Renting machines for clearing land

Clearing even a portion of your land is not a job to be taken lightly. If you plan on doing the work yourself, you're going to need to rent some fairly heavy-duty equipment.


Bobcat skid steer

Preventing hearing loss around machinery

Although tractors, combines, riding mowers, ATVs, and other gadgets make rural living easier, the noise they create can be hard on your ears. Since it's not always easy to detect noise-induced hearing loss, it's important to wear ear protection whenever you're working near loud machinery.


Chain saws

Skid steer loaders, part 1

These skid steer loaders are compact enough to get around easily, but powerful enough to support a whole range of attachments. Know what to look for in these adaptable machines before you purchase one for your acreage.


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Choosing a mini skid steer

A mini skid steer is small enough to go almost anywhere you can go, but is strong enough to make your chores easier.


mini skid steer

Choosing the right snowblower

Before the first winter storm of the year hits, it's a good idea to make sure you have a snowblower readily available. When shopping, simply choose the machine with the features that best meet your needs.


Toro Power Thrower

Choosing a power broom

Power brooms can be used for everything from sweeping light, fluffy snow off the driveway, to de-thatching your lawn.


Case power broom

Choosing a dozer blade

Whether you call it a dozer blade, a scraper or a grader, you'll definitely call it a handy attachment to your skid steer or tractor.


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Winterizing your gas can

Gas cans are virtually indestructible, but that doesn't guarantee that you'll always have fresh fuel, especially if it sits all winter.


California gas station

More on Tractors & Equipment

Get details on tractors, mowers of all kinds, and machinery attachments.



 
 
 
 


 

 
 
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